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GETTING STARTED 4. Will they show you houses listed by other companies? When it comes to your dream home you don’t want to be limited to one company or group, just because an estate agent is partial to their listings. 5. Are they familiar with the area you want to purchase in? An estate agent who is familiar with your area will know which houses are close to schools if you have children, or close to transport if you have to use public transport. 6. What’s their business style? Do you want a broker who phones you daily or weekly or e-mails you? How do they plan on keeping you updated on the new listings and prospects for your new home? As you start your journey towards buying a property it is imperative you have the best team helping you achieve your goals. Don’t be afraid to ask questions, at the end of the day it’s your decision and you need to be comfortable with the people working with you. 6 ESSENTIAL QUESTIONS 1 How much experience do they have? 2 Do they belong to the EAAB? 3 Ask for an outline on how they will represent you 4 Will they show you houses listed by other companies? 5 Are they familiar with the area you want to purchase